Home Products Buy Now! News Free Tips! Who We Are Contact


PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
(Customer endorsements listed below)


---------


"We [the Santana Band] traveled to dozens of great studios and worked with a long list of top producers and engineers…Pro Tools was used in almost every case. I've known Ken for years and years now, and this guy definitely knows Pro Tools like nobody else I've met or worked with. But even better is that he knows how to explain all this stuff and make it easy to understand.

Also, Ken is a first-rate recording engineer...he really knows how to get to the heart of the matter of music making."


Benny Rietveld
Composer, Bass Player, Producer, 8x Grammy Award Winner
Santana, Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker, Sheila E.


---------

"These DVDs are well-formatted and easy to understand. Simply a must for anyone with a home recording set up. Crucial info about setting up your studio and acoustics...specifics about tracking guitars, vocals and drums: Ken covers it all."

Jason Stokes
Recording engineer, Grammy® Award winner
Outkast (2001 Rap Album of the Year Grammy winner for Stankonia), R.E.M., Toni Braxton, Matchbox 20, Mariah Carey


---------


"The "Secrets of the Pro's" DVDs are clearly presented, easy to understand with concise information that anyone can learn from. They are an excellent introduction to the recording studio. A must for anyone learning the art of recording and mixing. Great job!"

Karl Derfler
Producer, Engineer
The Who, No Doubt, Talking Heads, Tom Waits, Live, Big Head Todd and the Monsters



---------


"Before you hit the record button for the first time you should watch this DVD."

Mike Clink
Producer, Engineer
Guns and Roses (Appetite for Destruction has sold over 14 million copies), Puff Daddy, Metallica, Sammy Hagar, Motely Crue, Starship


---------


"Secrets of the Pro's DVD is a must have for anyone considering entering the recording field, a should have for those fresh out of recording school, and a fun review for all active engineers. 'The Big Secret' chapter is a bonus for anyone interested in building a room."

Butch Jones
Engineer
Talking Heads, B52's, Madonna


---------


"Secrets of the Pros and Ken Walden have put together a vast amount of recording knowledge into a simple and concise presentation that will help anyone learn the art of recording and mixing. It is a must-have for beginners, students and home recordists. It also can breathe life into experienced engineers' technique by giving them Ken's unique perspective. The two DVDs are extremely well thought out in their presentation, making it easy to understand all of the recording and mixing concepts."

Leff Lefferts
Engineer, mixer
Dave Matthews Band, Primus, Joe Satriani, Kenny Wayne Shepherd


---------


"Many things said in this DVD are things I've heard come right out of producers' and engineers' mouths. Watching this DVD is the next best thing to working with industry veterans: the knowledge of years of studio experience condensed into two shiny discs."

Steve Duda
Engineer, mixer, programmer
Nine Inch Nails, Sugar Ray, Rob Zombie, A Perfect Circle


---------


"It's staggering how much useful information has been packed into this DVD set. It's a must for recording enthusiasts of all levels. I wish that I had this video ten years ago before I learned everything the hard way. Can't wait for the next series!"

Paul DeCarli
Digital editor, engineer, remixer, programmer
Hoobastank, Papa Roach, Green Day, Fleetwood Mac, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, BT, NIN


---------


"An invaluable tool for anyone who wants to truly capture quality music recordings. 'The Big Secret' section is vital. From novice to pro, everyone wins with this long-awaited gem."

Hershel Yatovitz
Producer and engineer; lead guitarist with Chris Isaak and Silvertone


---------


"An excellent primer on music recording. Lots of good stuff in here; check out this DVD."

Kent Matcke
Engineer, editor
Metallica, Sammy Hagar, Savage Garden, Stabbing Westward, Speedealer

 

CUSTOMER ENDORSEMENTS


---------

"Congrats on the Pro Tools Vol 1 and 2, as well as, Modern Recording & Mixing.. They are fantastic.. I just ordered Vol 3.. I am not new to recording, but am new to ProTools and TDM in my home studio... Your videos are EXTREMELY helpful and much more usable than what I have seen and received. Pro Tools is so powerful, which makes it a little complicated to absorb as well.. Your videos really help unlock the vault... Thanks again..."

Jay A. Bushman
Management Applications, Inc.


---------


"I picked up all 4 of your DVD's and just finished watching the last one (Advanced Pro tools 3). I just wanted to say that they have been very helpful. I have found that Pro Tools is not the most user friendly system but it is an amazing system. thanks for your products."


Andrew Thomas
Audio Extraordinaire


---------


"Thanks for producing this DVD. I have subscribed to several magazines (Electronic Musician, Keyboard, Guitar World, Future Music, Home Recording, etc), bought several books, read recording forums, and have a few videos and DVDs on recording, but I have never seen anything like what you have done. You have put everything together in a relatively simple yet comprehensive way so the viewer can understand how to do professional-caliber recording in an affordable studio.

"I wish that I had this DVD long ago. It should come bundled with every audio interface sold today."

George Putnam
New Orleans band The Beat Devils



---------


"The DVD's you have compiled for Pro-Tools are amazing. The explanations are excellent and they are very easy to follow and navigate quickly. This is a MUST buy for ALL PRO-TOOLS users.

Mr. Ken, your experience is amazing. The points you explain are really really worth it. I like the method and the flow of your explantions on each chapter. Its very very useful for me. Waiting for more titles."


Baba Prasad
Digi Sound Studio, INDIA.


---------


"In Advanced Pro Tools DVD Volume III, Secrets of the Pros has done it again. Each lesson and knowledge tip is very clear and understandable. If you are not familiar with different types of plug-ins, this is the DVD for you. I have all the current DVD's and each one is filled with so much information that it will take your knowledge of Pro Tools to a new productive working and thinking level.

Keep up the Great work Ken!"


Kevin Tutaj
Drums on the side.com

Audio & Video editor MGM GRAND, Las Vegas


---------


"I want to tell you how much I TOTALLY ENJOYED "The Basics of Modern Recording and Mixing" that I purchased …this past Fall 2005. I've been a gigging musician (piano and vocals) for the past 14-15 years and what I do know about gear and recording has been mostly self-taught/trial and error. WOW!!! I learned SO MUCH on that DVD set! In fact, I should have gotten your DVD before I made a few purchases this past summer...the info I got on the DVD would have made me be a little better informed. I've got to be one of your biggest fans...I've watched the DVD many times, and still continue to enjoy it."


Donny O. Collins
Musician


---------


"Thanks again for all your help! Your DVDs were instrumental for me landing work…doing in-house and commercial audio spots. Can't thank you enough!"


Steve Crowley
Audio Extraordinaire


---------


"I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me out with your great DVD's - they've definitely cleared up some grey patches in my Pro Tools knowledge!!!!

I just got Pro Tools Volume III and immediately watched the entire thing the second I got home. As always there was an untold wealth of knowledge for a very reasonable price. I have been with you from the beginning and I'll be there till the end. I can't wait for the next one…. "


Fraser
The Matrix Studios


---------


"Just wanted to let you know that the DVDs arrived and the information that you are covering in them has been very useful. Any time I sit to view any of the DVDs I gather new ideas so just wanted to let you know that those DVDs are the best source of information for Pro Tools and mixing that I've ever seen.

God bless and keep up the good work!!!"


Carlos "Toro" Ortiz
www.blackguayaba.com


---------


"I first want to thank you for creating such a useful product. I have all of the videos that you have produced and are thrilled to be learning such great things about Pro Tools and recording in general. Ken really communicates the subject matter incredibly well and makes the process of learning digital audio very easy….

Thanks again for putting out such a great product and I'm eagerly awaiting your Volume III already!!!"


Jeff Kirkland
Riverside, CA


---------


"I have your "Recording and Mixing DVD". Love it. It's great! I am Videographer and an Apple Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro user who lately is doing my own audio tracks a user."


Steve Foreman
Videographer


---------


"These DVDs are a must for anyone who is in the recording business or is thinking about it.I was amazed at how informative they were,as well as making my job easier and simple around the studio.They are never far from my reach,as I use them for reference and a guide in ALL my projects.The best investment I ever made. THANKS!!!"

Greg Olson
Recording enthusiast, Sunset Palms Studio


---------


"I love the structure of the DVD and how it's organized. I have never even used Pro Tools or preamps or any bass traps and I feel like I can walk into a music store and feel confident I know what I am talking about now."

Archie Roboostoff
Recording enthusiast


---------


"I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know about my new release. I was only able
to self produce this CD after studying your DVDs on Pro Tools and mixing!!! Totally awesome. I owe you a huge thank you for how much it helped me. Best always to you!!! ....and thank you again!!!!!"


David Boswell
Recording enthusiast, Canyon County, CA



---------


"I just watched the film for the first time. So cool...it was like time-travel."

Seth Pepper
Modern Digital Handyman


---------


"Loved the Basics of Modern Recording and Mixing DVD – I watched both DVDs back to back in one long late-night session! I’m setting up a small home office/studio and the DVDs contained pretty much everything I needed to know to get me started."

Lee Cooper
Recording enthusiast


---------


"These are the greatest DVDs ever made!

"I'm 33 years-old and I come from a hip-hop background (pure ignorance). I purchased the Pro Tools DVD a few months ago because I had finally gotten my home setup in order. I cannot explain how much this one DVD has put me so far ahead of others I know who've had their setups for years. Some of them call me for advice and all I can tell them is, 'Buy these DVDs!'

"After watching this DVD repeatedly I went from a complete dummy to a semi-pro in my eyes. I am working with Pro Tools in a way that I know many people are not. Of course, this DVD inspired me to buy the SOTP Basics of Modern Recording DVD. I HAD TO!! Once again… another phenomenal installment. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to have this magnitude of information on two DVDs. I've been telling everyone I know about these videos and it's the only advice I will ever give anyone from now on: 'BUY THESE DVDs!!!!'

"Thank you Secrets of the Pros -- your name fits you well."


Another satisfied customer,

Shawne Bailey


---------


"Great DVDs...clearly presented with really useful tips. I have read dozens of books and articles on setting up a studio, but the info never really sunk in. Your DVDs really speed up the learning process; now I have more confidence in recording my own music. Will there be a follow up?"

Regards,

Nigel


---------


"These DVDs are a bargain for the mountain of useful information they contain. It's clear that a person who listens carefully and follows your very well explained designs and ideas will create a killer studio and get great musical results."

Dana Bacon
Recording enthusiast, Tennessee


---------


"I believe your DVD is unique among many 'how to' guides out there that seem to have no bearing on the real world practices of studios. I'm very excited to put into practice all the acoustic treatment tips."

Patrick Baker
Recording enthusiast


---------


"I have been recording for about 22 years starting with a Fostex cassette four track, and now with a Pro Tools LE system. Much of what I have learned has been through trial and error. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed both the recording and Pro Tools-specific videos. Ken Walden's personality really shows, and he is a very good teacher."


Robert H. Lewe, MD
Elkin, NC


---------


"Great stuff. I learned a tremendous amount in one sitting on # III. Thanks for the low cost, you can be sure I wont be copying these DVD's. I got the Modern Recording and mixing and will I am sure learn more and bring my studio up to an even higher level because of your products. Thank You."


Rob Wasson
Cherylann Studios
Sultan, Washington


---------


"I recently purchased your recording and mixing DVD, and boy was it more than worth all the thousands of dollars I've spent over these last few years searching for the right pieces of equipment and how to use them properly in the signal chain and all the other things that were mentioned also. So I am just emailing you to personally say thank you for helping me get put on the right track with my music goals and overall my life!! It is the best piece of equipment I've ever invested in! Please keep them coming and know for a fact I will always purchase your DVDs. Thanks again!!


Mas
Connecticut


---------


"Thank you for sharing your professional secrets. Your DVDs were not just extremely valuable, but as you say, I would have spent weeks and months to figure some of the information out. Actually, I would have gotten too frustrated with the lack of good documentation, that I would have possibly quit trying. In a nutshell, I ABSOLUTELY loved your DVDs and would love to see more from you in the future. Many thanks!"


Bilal
Recording enthusiast


---------


"Anytime I view any of the Secrets of the Pros DVDs, I gather new ideas. I wanted to let you know that those DVDs are the best source of information for Pro Tools and mixing that I've ever seen. If I had to pay double the price for all the DVDs, I would because the info is like going a semester to Berkley or Full Sail. God bless and keep up the good work!

Carlos Oritz (www.blackguayaba.com)
Puerto Rico


---------


"Once again, great job on the DVDs. This is so much easier to learn than through reading books."

Doug (Seattle Guitar Man)
Seattle, WA


---------


I can't tell you how helpful your DVD has been to me. As a guitar player, I prefer learning "by ear" to reading. I also teach guitar down at Long Beach City College and work in their Master Control on weekends in the fall for the recording department. I am often helping kids in the lab with their Pro Tools projects, and I am going to tell them about your DVD. Thanks again -- you rock!

Nancy Luca
Los Angeles, CA


---------


Thank you so much for the DVDs.  Excellent help for me. All I can say is wow! I love the chapter on The Big Secret. I had to watch that first. I will recommend these to all of my musician friends.
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!

Steve Crowley


(Please note this is only a short list of endorsements we receive from our customers)
©2004-2009 Secrets of the Pros, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Contact . Company Info . Terms of Use